INA MAE BETTS1914-2014

Published: June 15, 2014 8:00 AM

FAIRBORN -- Ina Mae Betts, 100, of Fairborn, died on June 12, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family in Pleasant City.

She was born the daughter of Cory L. and Lilly Bell (Bonom) Call, on May 2, 1914, in Pleasant City.

Ina was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Howard H. Betts, married Jan. 4, 1942; her parents; two brothers, Ellis D. Call and James S. Call; two sisters, Sadie Irene (Call) McGath, and Ruth (Call) Hively; three nieces and four nephews; and a beloved sister- in-law, Mary E. (Betts) Beattey.

She is survived by a beloved nephew, Dean A. Hively of Pleasant City, and his companion, Elizabeth (Liz) Spurlock, with whom she has resided for the past two years. She also leaves behind many precious in-laws and several loving great-nieces and nephews, as well as great-great-nieces and nephews. She was also blessed to have great-great-great-nieces and nephews.

Ina was cherished by all who knew her and touched the lives of many during her AMAZING 100 years of life. She was the definittion of a true (Lady) and will be fondly missed.

Ina was a resident of Fairborn since July, 1945. During her time in Fairborn, she was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church (USA), Fairborn. She was also a member of Aero Chap No 536 OES and Local chapter of NARFE. On June 30, 1974, with 26 years of Federal Civil Service, she proudly retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Friends may call on Tuesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Burcham Jennings Funeral Home, 119 E. Main St. Fairborn, OH 45324. Services will follow at noon, with the Rev. Marcy Bain officiating.